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I had never proofread anyone’s essay before, well technically I did, but I never really thought about it. So I proofread my roommate’s essay. I don’t really know what I was expecting since she’s studying politics and I don’t know ANYTHING about that, but it was quite fun. As expected, I didn't understand a single thing that she wrote, but I wasn’t completely useless either. I knew I would correct the grammar because French isn’t her first language so that’s what I did, but there was something else that I did, which I never thought I would be doing. I was rephrasing it, you like when you write something, and then you read it, and you think the idea is good but the way it is said is just not right, well that’s basically what I did. It was so satisfying because, in a way, it felt like I was editing a book. Well, not a book but something. You know, just correcting mistakes, and rephrasing it for it to be the most perfect version of itself. See, I think it really comforted me in what I want to do in my life, it was like I saw a glimpse of what I could be, what I will be, and it felt really good. I could EMBRACE who I am, I genuinely saw myself doing this FOREVER ! Well maybe not forever, but you get the point. I will simply end this post, and this blog by saying thank you, because never in a thousand lifetimes, I would have imagined proofreading my roommate’s essay would have shown me a clear path to my future (I just reread that last sentence and it lowkey looks like I’m talking about God, I’m not thought I just felt poetic 😔).

I thought Michaëlle Sergile’s exhibition was really interesting, firstly because, unlike most people who want to talk about others, she valued those women by erasing them. She simply put them in a spot where people actually WANT to know who they are. Because, when you see someone and you don’t know them, you generally don’t care, but when you CAN’T know someone, that’s when your curiosity starts to act up. That’s when you’re starting to wonder who they are, and what they’re doing. Human kind is a curious species, and will only bother wondering about all of this if they can’t, not if they can because the information is there to take, and there is no challenge in that, it is boring. However putting those women in the dark, makes their aura a lot more mysterious,  because WHO ARE THEY to be hidden like that ? Which is why it is really interesting, because somehow, hiding these women, says a lot more about them than any words can. Hidden is what they were, simply invisible. They were a nanny, or a nurse, always a job, but never a woman. By doing all of that, Michaëlle Sergile empowered them, she gave them their womanhood, their LIFE back. She called out all of the people who hid those women, and she shamed them for what they did. She showed to the world the treatment they were getting for simply existing, for being what every single person on the planet is,  for being themselves.

Just a snowy reading (TURN THE VOLUME UP!!)

The museum’s guides made the visit engaging, sharing stories with patience and enthusiasm. Overall, the experience left me with a deeper understanding of Indigenous history and resilience.

Through a multisensory experience, Prouvost's art examines topics of relationships, family, and memory. Her grandmother is given particular attention in the exhibition, which chronicles the lives of her ancestors. Every space provided a different experience by combining noises, textures, tastes, and sights to evoke feelings and tell a compelling story.One room in particular caught my attention; it was dim, had a table and a teapot, and a video that showed her grandparents' everyday activities and her grandfather's absence. It had an eerie but fascinating vibe. Warm tea was offered to guests in a separate room, providing a reassuring diversion from the early chaos. The encounter felt whole because of this contrast between pandemonium and serenity, which brought out the links and distinctions in her story.

I was also interested in the publishing industry. My passion for literature is ideally matched with the thought of working with books, either as an editor or even as a writer. I've been inspired to further investigate my own alternatives after listening to these pros discuss their experiences. Through volunteer work, internships, or additional education, I feel more prepared to design a fulfilling professional path that fits with my values and interests.